PROPTA - Personal Trainers Association

The Personal Trainers Association PROPTA / USPTA also known as the "Private Trainers Association" is one of the leading certifying bodies in the United States and worldwide for professional fitness and conditioning trainers. It was established in 1980 by noted bodybuilder and Mr. USA title holder Joe Antouri, and is based in Los Angeles, California.

After more than a quarter century in the world of fitness as a competitor, personal trainer, and a nutritional Specialist, he created an organization consisting entirely of Professional Athletes from all sports, -- the educational and practical pioneers of training and nutrition-to examine, test, and certify the fitness industry’s elite personal trainers.

PROPTA is a World Wide organization recognized as a leader in fitness accreditation, conducting on-going educational seminars all over the world, updating members on the latest industry and educationally relevant information.

The certification program features cutting-edge information with a curriculum that includes human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, kinesiology, microbiology, nutritional science and diet therapy, sport medicine, all aspects of weight training, strength training, and specialty education in the elderly, eating disorders, injury rehabilitation, and medical conditions.

The certification program of PROPTA is recognized by The California State Government Bureau for Private Post secondary Education, which is recognized by the United States Department of Education, and Endorsed by the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB PRO League), GI Bill Approved, and accredited by the Better Business Bureau worldwide among other regulatory bodies. Its certification courses, including Personal Trainers Certification, Nutrition Specialist Certification , Group Exercise Certification and MMA certification for instructors.

PROPTA textbooks put out by the organization serve as a university level informative reference source, and is updated regularly. It is translated in many languages5rd like Korean, Spanish, Finish, Polish and English. More languages will be available soon for other countries.

PROPTA is the Official IFBB PROS Certification Authority as well as the MMA Official Certification Authority. PROPTA personal trainers authority is the only personal trainers certification in the world that offers a real hands on practical application by professional athletes, the pioneers of the fitness and nutrition industry.

PROPTA Mission Statement

To provide cutting-edge nutrition and fitness education and certification to individuals seeking to advance their knowledge of and their careers in the fitness industry;

To ensure that the future of the fitness industry has access to knowledgeable professionals who put the health and safety of their clients first;

To provide ongoing learning opportunities to fitness professionals enabling them to incorporate the very latest tools, information and research for the benefit of their clients.

Their Goals and Objectives

PROPTA aims to provide the most up-to-date and scientifically accurate fitness information to our students, from entry level to continuing professional education, to ensure that a certification from PROPTA is recognized as an indicator of unparalleled professional knowledge in the fitness industry.

For more information: www.personaltrainerscertification.com